She has the strength of Hercules,
The compassion of Mother Theresa
An unspoken sisterly bond that understands all
The dedication of a workhorse
And the unconditional love that makes her a true friend.
After receiving a surprise package in the mail today after my first Central Connecticut Writing Project Class, I wrote and shared this poem with the class: She has the strength of Hercules, The compassion of Mother Theresa An unspoken sisterly bond that understands all The dedication of a workhorse And the unconditional love that makes her a true friend.
The package contained a bright, spiral bound journal with all different colored ribbons tied around it.Enclosed with the journal was a typed note from my best friend, Kori, who lives in Florida.She wanted to give me the opportunity to write about all of the new experiences I am planning to have in the next year.My husband and I are going to try to start a family.It has been five wonderful years since we got married and we are both now in a place where we feel we can handle the responsibilities.Sometimes it’s what a friend can read between the lines that makes these moments even more meaningful.We have discussed at length my desire to be a mother.For one reason or another it has taken us five years to be ready, but in that time my friendship with Kori has also changed.She used to live 12 minutes from me and she worked in a school, so we had a pretty similar schedule.About three years ago, she and her husband sold their home and moved to a rental property in the town where we both grew up.She was now 6 minutes from me, but had far less time.Her family life was difficult and marriage was strained.Sometimes you needa new perspective andyou want to start over in a new place, while difficult for those you have left behind, it matters what you need in your life. Kori and I have been friends since 1998, when I was just a young high school girl who met this unbelievably energized woman who loved to work out.This quickly became my new obsession and an activity we could share.We have spent countless hours working out, taking step class at 5:45 in the morning, going on the elliptical for an hour and then pumping weights.I think back to those days and remember how simple life was.Later we got a little crazier, we would meet up and walk or rollerblade before heading to the gym, what were we thinking?It was all good fun. As we bonded more, we spent more time together and did things other than work out.We began to shop and swap clothes a lot.I would spend weekends living at her apartment or condo only to be pushed home to some responsibilities my parents wanted me for. A few months later, Kori and her fiancée moved to a cute condo in Southington.I felt like this was a second home to me.One night when I was staying over, Kori came down the stairs trying on a dress for a wedding she was going to.She asked me if I liked it and then told me, “ I don’t think this will fit in nine months.” She has the strength of Hercules, Through many ups and downs, she is a constant. During my years as a student teacher I had one particularly tough assignment that consumed my life.As the due date drew closer, other responsibilities crowded my plate.So I wouldn’t miss any time with my students, Kori personally delivered my assignment to the Department Chair of my college. Through the challenge of planning my wedding with a mother who never had one, Kori stood by no matter the time of day and smiled.She tried on dresses, gave brutally honesty and helped coordinate seven children being in my wedding. The compassion of Mother Theresa An unspoken sisterly bond that understands all The dedication of a workhorse And the unconditional love that makes her a true friend.
The compassion of Mother Theresa
An unspoken sisterly bond that understands all
The dedication of a workhorse
And the unconditional love that makes her a true friend.
After receiving a surprise package in the mail today after my first Central Connecticut Writing Project Class, I wrote and shared this poem with the class:
She has the strength of Hercules,
The compassion of Mother Theresa
An unspoken sisterly bond that understands all
The dedication of a workhorse
And the unconditional love that makes her a true friend.
Kori and I have been friends since 1998, when I was just a young high school girl who met this unbelievably energized woman who loved to work out. This quickly became my new obsession and an activity we could share. We have spent countless hours working out, taking step class at 5:45 in the morning, going on the elliptical for an hour and then pumping weights. I think back to those days and remember how simple life was. Later we got a little crazier, we would meet up and walk or rollerblade before heading to the gym, what were we thinking? It was all good fun.
As we bonded more, we spent more time together and did things other than work out. We began to shop and swap clothes a lot. I would spend weekends living at her apartment or condo only to be pushed home to some responsibilities my parents wanted me for.
A few months later, Kori and her fiancée moved to a cute condo in Southington. I felt like this was a second home to me. One night when I was staying over, Kori came down the stairs trying on a dress for a wedding she was going to. She asked me if I liked it and then told me, “ I don’t think this will fit in nine months.”
She has the strength of Hercules,
Through many ups and downs, she is a constant.
During my years as a student teacher I had one particularly tough assignment that consumed my life. As the due date drew closer, other responsibilities crowded my plate. So I wouldn’t miss any time with my students, Kori personally delivered my assignment to the Department Chair of my college.
Through the challenge of planning my wedding with a mother who never had one, Kori stood by no matter the time of day and smiled. She tried on dresses, gave brutally honesty and helped coordinate seven children being in my wedding.
The compassion of Mother Theresa
An unspoken sisterly bond that understands all
The dedication of a workhorse
And the unconditional love that makes her a true friend.